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Obituary for Anna Ilene Govis

Anna Ilene  Govis
Govis, Anna I. (nee Quinsey) of Newmarket– Passed away with family at her side at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket on Sunday, February 19, 2017 at 96 years of age. Beloved wife of the late Harry Govis (1982). Loved mother of Drew (Judy), Sine (Dennis), Cal (Irene), Guy (Wendy), Nelles (Nikki) and mother-in-law of Sandy. Grandmother of Kim, Kris, Zak, Nevin, Brett, Brooke, Mitchell and Ben. Great-grandmother of six. She will be missed by her extended family in England. Anna grew up in Haldimand County. She graduated from St. Joseph’s School of Nursing, Hamilton, Ontario in 1944 and dedicated over 30 years to volunteering with the hospital as well as being actively involved with York Curling Club, Lawn Bowling, Probis and various groups in her church. Anna was an avid sports enthusiast; enjoyed time at the lake, travelling and attending orchestra and theatre. She enjoyed time spent with her grandchildren and pets, especially “Sammy” and the dogs. She will be greatly missed by her card group and many friends. Funeral service will be held at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Newmarket, 484 Water Street, Newmarket on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at 1 p.m. Expressions of sympathy and donations to Southlake Regional Health Centre, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Newmarket or a charity of your choice. Condolences and donations may be left online at www.roadhouseandrose.com

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